Android
Differences between Trial and Paid versions of SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo for Android
The following table briefs about the differences between Trial and Paid version of SureLock Feature/Restriction Trial Version Paid Version Trial Reminder Popups Yes No No. of Allowed Apps Restricted to 2 Apps Only Unlimited No. of Allowed Shortcuts Restricted to 2 Shortcuts Only Unlimited Change Administrator Password No Yes Widgets No…
Read MoreSureFox Kiosk Browser for Android adds barcode scanning capability
Applies to: Product SureFox Platform Android SureFox is a popular kiosk browser whose primary feature is to block the users (mobile workers/kiosk users) from accessing any unallowed websites. There are many other reasons for using SureFox. Now, Surefox has a new addition to its feature set. Your web apps can now read or scan barcode…
Read MoreSureLock awarded Motorola Solutions Validated Logo for ET1 Enterprise Tablet
SureLock successfully completes Motorola Solutions Validated program to add another feather in its cap. To brief you about the program, Motorola Solutions Validation program was carried out by rigorously testing SureLock on Motorola’s ET1, an Android based Enterprise tablet device. Facilitated through the Motorola’s Global Solution Centers, a state-of-the-art testing facility, we worked side-by-side with Motorola…
Read MoreHow to determine package name of an Android application running on the device?
SureLock is a comprehensive kiosk lockdown solution which allows administrator to restrict device user’s access to limited applications and settings. It is very easy to select the desired whitelisted applications from “SureLock Settings->Add Applications” screen. Once whitelisted, the application icons show up on SureLock Home Screen. However, there might be a case where one whitelisted…
Read MoreHow to Hide Bottom Bar in Android Tablets using SureLock
Android smartphones and tablets provide portable, convenient and powerful platform for businesses. Android 4.0 onwards, Google introduced a bottom bar in Android UI with few buttons on it. This bar helps users multitask and navigate through device application and settings. Different device manufacturers like Samsung, Asus have extended this bottom bar with even more options…
Read MoreSureFox + HTML5 = Deliver Awesome Web Applications to your Mobile Workforce
For the mobile workforce, web applications are now essential tools. However, to prevent distractions, it is necessary to monitor the applications and browsers that the workforce accesses at the same time. At 42Gears, we have a solution called SureFox, which is a complete browser lockdown solution that includes a comprehensive HTML5 feature set. Whether you…
Read MoreHow to restrict websites in Android using SureFox
Many enterprises provide mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) to their employees for running web-based mobile apps. However, with the increased availability of online content such as games, music/movies and social networking sites, providing complete web access can distract the users leading to decreased productivity as well as it can pose a threat to enterprise’s security as…
Read MoreHow to Install Android Application(APK) on devices remotely using SureMDM
A common problem faced by IT administrators is to install Android applications on a large number of devices manually. An efficient solution to this problem is to use a UEM solution like SureMDM. Creating an Install Job in SureMDM and remotely deploying the same to multiple Android devices makes the process not just easy but…
Read MoreConfigure Icon View of Allowed Websites in SureFox
SureFox now allows you to show custom icons for “allowed websites”. Custom icons can be of three types- favicon, default icon or custom image. Here’s a sample screen to give you an idea of what you can do with your SureFox: Details of SureFox Custom Icon Types: Favicon: favicon fetches the custom icon from the…
Read MoreDisable bottom bar in Android phones and tablets with SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo
Applies to: Product SureLock/SureFox/SureVideo Platform Android Wondering how to disable that annoying system bottom bar present in Honeycomb (Android 3.0.x), IceCream Sandwich (4.0.x), Jellybean (4.1.x, 4.2.x), KitKat (4.4.x) and Lollipop (5.0.x) devices! Well, SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo come with option to disable the bottom bar in tablets running Android 3.0…
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